Short answer: the Genelec G Three. Both are rated 4.5/5 for sound quality (#9 and #7 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Genelec G Three costs $1,750 against $2,250 for the Genelec 8330A, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the Genelec 8330A: ASR’s measurements give a 2.3dB midrange response span and a -3dB point around 56Hz. Watch for: The listening-window response has more local variation than the Genelec 8030C or KH80 in the selected measurements, so DSP capability should not be mistaken for superior native neutrality.
Why pick the Genelec G Three: The home version of Genelec’s 8030 studio monitor: the same 5” woofer, 0.75” metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, with 50W each for bass and treble. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8030C it is based on.
Buy the Genelec G Three. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $500 less than the Genelec 8330A.
Worth knowing: the Genelec G Three has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.2 to 4.7, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8330A | Genelec G Three | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250 per pair | $1,750 per pair |
| Ranked | #7 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 5.1” cone woofer | 5.1” (130mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 11.8”H x 7.4”W x 7”D (299 x 189 x 178 mm) | 11.8” (299 mm) H x 189mm W x 178mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) each | 11 lbs (5.0 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-23kHz -6dB | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 47Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) | - |
| Country | Finland | - |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (manufacturer specified) | 104dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.54 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.79 | - |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | RCA, XLR |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| App | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8330A: $2,250 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec 8320A (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.5/5), the Genelec 8340A (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5) and the Genelec 8350A (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5). See every Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series generation.
Pros: ASR’s measurements give a 2.3dB midrange response span and a -3dB point around 56Hz. Scores of 5.54 standalone and 7.79 with an ideal subwoofer indicate solid tonal accuracy, while deeper bass than the Genelec 8320A helps without a sub. GLM calibration, the waveguide and rounded aluminum enclosure make it a practical compact studio system. Measured bass extension of 55.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The listening-window response has more local variation than the Genelec 8030C or KH80 in the selected measurements, so DSP capability should not be mistaken for superior native neutrality. GLM calibration hardware costs extra. Small-driver bass headroom remains finite, and neither the modeled ideal-subwoofer score nor the fitted bass Q establishes maximum output or freedom from resonances.
Full Genelec 8330A review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 11.8”H x 7.4”W x 7”D (299 x 189 x 178 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 5.1” cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-23kHz -6dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.54 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.79 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Genelec G Three: $1,750 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec G One (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Genelec G Two (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.3/5), the Genelec G Four (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.2/5) and the Genelec G Five (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5).
Pros: The home version of Genelec’s 8030 studio monitor: the same 5” woofer, 0.75” metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, with 50W each for bass and treble. The waveguide gives smooth, even off-axis sound, so the tonal balance holds up across a sofa rather than only at one seat. It takes both RCA and balanced XLR, reaches 54Hz (±2.5dB) and plays to 104dB short-term.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8030C it is based on. Bass rolls off below about 54Hz, so a subwoofer helps for movies and electronic music, and there is no GLM room calibration like the studio models, only rear tone switches.
Full Genelec G Three review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8” (299 mm) H x 189mm W x 178mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Drivers | 5.1” (130mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 47Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5.0 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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